Students may be admitted at the beginning of each semester. Prospective applicants are encouraged to apply for admission well in advance of the beginning of classes because class size is limited. Students needing financial aid are encouraged to apply at least 90 days prior to the start of the semester.

1. To apply for Admission to Pacific College an applicant should send the following to the Office of Admissions at the branch they wish to attend:

1. A completed Pacific College Application Form (Online | Mail)
2. Application fee
3. One current, full-face, passport-size photo for student file
4. Two letters of reference from persons familiar with the applicant's academic abilities, maturity, and integrity (Not required for non-degree programs)
5. Personal Essay describing your motivation for entering the field of Oriental medicine and/or body therapy. This essay should be typed, doublespaced, and approximately 2-3 pages in length.

Other Important Application Information Required:

1. Applicants to the Massage certificates or Associate degrees are required to provide the college with an official high school transcript, a certified copy of a high school diploma, a certified copy of a GED certificate, or proof of completion of greater than at least 60 college credits. If possible, these should be mailed directly to the college.
2. Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended should be sent directly to Pacific College from the institution.
3. International documents in a non-English language require an accompanying, original, certified translation into English, including year-to-year records of each college or university attended. Indicate the number of lecture and laboratory hours or units devoted to each course as well as grades received. Include copies of official documents indicating the award of degrees with the title and date conferred.
4. If you attended an international school, an academic evaluation of international transcripts/documents in terms of American accredited equivalency must be sent to Pacific. Contact Pacific's admissions representatives for names and addresses of agencies that perform this evaluation.

For quicker processing of your application while the college awaits official transcripts, you may send unofficial copies of your transcripts with your Application Form.

2. The Admissions Interview

An admissions interview is required of all applicants seeking first-time admission, readmission, or admission with advanced standing (transfer from another school). Interviews will be scheduled with a member of the Admissions Committee. Applicants may make an appointment for the admissions interview after the completed application has been received and reviewed.

3. Notification of Decision

The Admissions Committee makes all acceptance decisions. Each applicant is given notification in writing of full acceptance, conditional acceptance, extension status, placement on a waiting list, or rejection normally within 30 days of the interview and receipt of a completed application.

4. Admissions Deposit

An applicant who is offered admission to Pacific and wishes to accept this offer must send a deposit (see Tuition and Fees) within 30 days of acceptance or immediately, if the term begins within 30 days. If the deposit is not received within the specified time, the applicant's place may be offered to another applicant. The admission deposit is applied to the first term's tuition and is refundable if the student does not attend Pacific.

5. Orientation

Orientation of new students is conducted by the staff and faculty prior to the beginning of each term. All beginning students must attend this Orientation. If a student misses the Orientation, he or she must notify their Admissions counselor immediately. For orientation dates and times, download our Academic Calendar.